I have really resonated with this blog by agriculture social media guru Michele Payn-Knoper about breaking away from work to enjoy time with family. I related to this in my own life because for the last year I have poured myself into building my law practice. Not only is “the law a jealous mistress” but it takes a lot …
There’s no doubt that dairy producers have been suffering from a challenging economic climate. The current milk prices have forced several dairy producers to consider selling farm assets to stay afloat. But before doing so, dairy producers should consider the tax implications. New York Farm Net has an excellent guide illustrating the tax consequences of farm liquidation that I recommend …
Many people in the agriculture community like to complain about the law, but only a select few take the time to do something about it. In the recent Grassroots newspaper published by the New York Farm Bureau (“NYFB”), there is a great article by Jeff Williams (on page 13) about how a New York agriculture producer took the initiative to …
I want to give a big thank you to all of my readers out there. I have had a great time blogging over the last year about food and agriculture law issues on this blog. I am excited to implement video blogs and guest blogs in the next year. In case you missed them, here were some of my favorite …
I am looking forward to attending the New York State Fair again this year. I will be up in Syracuse on Tuesday, August 31st to watch the State Supreme Champion Beef Female Show. I will then be judging the steer show the following day. If you are up in Syracuse on those days please come by and say hello. …
I am pretty excited to complete the Beef Quality Assurance (“BQA”) certification program. I registered with Carol Gillis at the New York Beef Industry Council . A $10 registration fee is required to help pay for the Mid-Atlantic Producer Certification Manual. After a cursory overview of the materials this morning, the manual seems chalk full of best management practices concerning …
I was trolling through the blogosphere this morning and came across some great blogs from Gina Madsen for small business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs: 1. Have you been considering using your 401(k) to help fund your start-up? If so, read this first. 2. If you are some type of self-employed person such as an agriculture free-lance writer, photographer or graphics …
Apologies to my readers for taking a hiatus from blogging the month of July. My blog was changed to a different platform to give me greater flexibility. I hope to start video blogging this fall so please stay tuned. Big thank you to Matt Welsh at Kill Disco Design and Ranch House Designs for helping me with this transition. Now …
It’s been a fun week filled with interviews with New York Agri-Women. Next up, is Melkorka Kjarval, who currently lives in Chelsea, a neighborhood in Manhattan, whose family is involved in production agriculture Upstate. Melkorka responded to my questions as follows: 1. What is your connection with New York agriculture? My parents are farmers in Meredith, NY. I am a …
The next spotlight interview is with Erica Quinn Leubner from Marietta, New York. I had a great time getting to know Erica last week at the New York Agri-Women reception and tour. I am particularly looking forward to visiting her family’s pumpkin patch next fall! Erica answered my questions as follows: 1. What is your connection to New York agriculture? …
Today’s interview is with a fellow Simmental cattle girl currently living in New York City. She is originally from Upstate New York and is very passionate about food and agriculture issues here in New York. I originally met Ulla through Twitter’s (@NYCUlla) weekly #AgChat community (just another reason why I think the agriculture needs to get involved with social media). …
Had a great time last week at the New York Agri-Women reception and agriculture tours in New York City getting to know women involved in the New York agriculture industry. I know that it is a long drive for most people in Upstate New York to make it down to NYC so I really appreciate the effort from all the …